Cost of Living in Trinidad, CO
Population 8,309 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Trinidad sits on the smaller end of the Colorado city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 6.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 75 miles south of Pueblo, Trinidad is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Pueblo's $231,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Trinidad
The median home value in Trinidad is $196,900 — 35% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $894/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,792/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. The climate averages highs of 68.2°F and lows of 37.5°F. Overall, Trinidad has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% less expensive.
Trinidad has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 48 | 51 | 60 | 66 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 81 | 69 | 57 | 47 |
| Low °F | 19 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 44 | 54 | 60 | 58 | 51 | 37 | 26 | 18 |
| Precip" | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.81 | 1.28 | 1.48 | 1.19 | 2.13 | 1.92 | 1.10 | 0.96 | 0.59 | 0.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Trinidad, CO?
Trinidad has a cost index of 66 (100 = national average). It is 34% below the national average.
What is average rent in Trinidad, CO?
The median gross rent in Trinidad is $894 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Trinidad?
The median home value in Trinidad is $196,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Trinidad?
The median household income in Trinidad is $50,792 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Trinidad, CO?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Trinidad is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.
Is Trinidad, CO affordable?
Yes, Trinidad is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 66 — about 34% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Trinidad?
Trinidad has average high temperatures of 68.2°F and average lows of 37.5°F. Annual precipitation is 12.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Trinidad at a Glance
- Population
- 8,309
- Median Income
- $50,792
- Home Value
- $196,900
- Median Rent
- $894/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 68.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.8%
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